Runelords Discussion

[athn64]

auri , LED , bonzo , mischief , and anyone else who is interested.


I have added the Runelord's players guide to the dropbox. It introduces you to the campaign and setting, so definitely read over it. 

Character creation basics: Any of the classes and races from the core are useable. It might be best to discuss amongst yourselves what everyone wants to play so that the party is balanced. The different human ethnicities in the guide are also allowed, as are the feats and equipment. Standard 20 point buy for ability scores. 150 starting gold for buying equipment. You'll start at first level. This campaign runs from level 1-20.

I think a week for character creation is good to start. So plan on having a character ready to go next Sunday night and we can start the adventure then. If you have questions of need help, feel free to ask. I'll help as best I can. 

[LED]

Sorry, I thought I posted in the other thread but it must have gotten eaten. I'm backing out of this round. I've already done Rise of the Runelords twice.

[auri]

Jun 18, 2017 22:15:58 GMT -6 LED said:

Sorry, I thought I posted in the other thread but it must have gotten eaten. I'm backing out of this round. I've already done Rise of the Runelords twice.

Aww...maybe that's why you should play it. I have no idea what I'm doing! In all actuality though, you will be missed. 

[athn64]

Jun 18, 2017 22:15:58 GMT -6 LED said:

Sorry, I thought I posted in the other thread but it must have gotten eaten. I'm backing out of this round. I've already done Rise of the Runelords twice.

Totally understand. I've run through it myself.

[auri]

Has anyone thought about what they want their character to be? I want to be an elf, but that's as far as I've made it. I know I usually play a Ranger or Rogue in online RPGs, but I'm not sure what I want to play as/which would be best in this campaign.

[athn64]

Jun 19, 2017 7:46:29 GMT -6 auri said:

Has anyone thought about what they want their character to be? I want to be an elf, but that's as far as I've made it. I know I usually play a Ranger or Rogue in online RPGs, but I'm not sure what I want to play as/which would be best in this campaign.

Either one would be useful, though it's always best to have a rogue in the party. 

[mischief]

Jun 19, 2017 7:46:29 GMT -6 auri said:

Has anyone thought about what they want their character to be? I want to be an elf, but that's as far as I've made it. I know I usually play a Ranger or Rogue in online RPGs, but I'm not sure what I want to play as/which would be best in this campaign.

A rouge is what Im considering. Im going to have my brother come over and help me build up my character, this is his area of expertise.

[auri]

Jun 19, 2017 15:36:44 GMT -6 mischief said:

Jun 19, 2017 7:46:29 GMT -6 auri said:

Has anyone thought about what they want their character to be? I want to be an elf, but that's as far as I've made it. I know I usually play a Ranger or Rogue in online RPGs, but I'm not sure what I want to play as/which would be best in this campaign.

A rouge is what Im considering. Im going to have my brother come over and help me build up my character, this is his area of expertise.

Ok. I'm really up for playing any class. I used to play games like Dragon Age or Wow, but I'm not really good at combat. My weapon of choice would be a bow...damage from a distance. This will be a different since we're not relying on my skill with the mouse and keyboard  

[mischief]

Jun 19, 2017 16:54:40 GMT -6 auri said:

Jun 19, 2017 15:36:44 GMT -6 mischief said:

A rouge is what Im considering. Im going to have my brother come over and help me build up my character, this is his area of expertise.

Ok. I'm really up for playing any class. I used to play games like Dragon Age or Wow, but I'm not really good at combat. My weapon of choice would be a bow...damage from a distance. This will be a different since we're not relying on my skill with the mouse and keyboard  

If thats what you want to be its fine by me too, sorry didnt mean to take it, I kind of have no idea what Im doing. Im sure my brother will give me a better idea of what would be good for me. Dragon Age is what Im basing it on as well, I prefer to dual wield and go in guns blazing but I like being sneaky too. 

[mischief]

I plan on sitting down and reading the books and stuff tonight, I have only glanced at them. How are we going to rolls and stuff, will we have a more in depth discussion about how it will work. Did we already do that, am I just missing it?

[athn64]

Jun 19, 2017 18:29:40 GMT -6 mischief said:

I plan on sitting down and reading the books and stuff tonight, I have only glanced at them. How are we going to rolls and stuff, will we have a more in depth discussion about how it will work. Did we already do that, am I just missing it?

I have not sat down and typed it all out. I'll do that later in the week. I didn't want to overwhelm you too much too fast. 

We'll be playing on an honor system. You are in charge of your own rolls for everything, except initiative. When it comes down to fights, I will roll that and post it when the fight starts, so that we can move into it right away. 

[mischief]

Okay awesome, thanks for for doing this athn64 I am excited.

[bonzo]

I need to have H help me build my character. I'm debating if I should build something similar to the character I play with the Pathfinder card game since I know her well (Druid gnome with animal powers) or build something new.

[auri]

mischief, You can be the rogue. Maybe I can be a Paladin, or a healer.

Are there only three of us playing with athn64 the DM?

[athn64]

Jun 19, 2017 21:21:04 GMT -6 auri said:

mischief , You can be the rogue. Maybe I can be a Paladin, or a healer.

Are there only three of us playing with athn64 the DM?

Currently only you three have said you're in. There was one other person who just recently expressed some interest, but hasn't gotten back on being in. MH has offered to be a fourth if we need him, but that would be up to you ladies. I can run it with three.

[mischief]

I would be fine with it if your H wants to play or 3 is fine too.

[auri]

I'm ok with your H too. The more the merrier.

[bonzo]

I'd be fine with your H playing.

[athn64]

H said he'll play whatever we need to fill in the party, but is thinking of being a melee fighter.


He's at work right now, but when he gets home, I'll make him make an account so he can chat with you all.

[auri]

Jun 20, 2017 18:43:46 GMT -6 athn64 said:

H said he'll play whatever we need to fill in the party, but is thinking of being a melee fighter.


He's at work right now, but when he gets home, I'll make him make an account so he can chat with you all.

What do we have left that we need? A healer of some kind? Is there one that will play ok as an elf or half elf? I'll probably get my h to help me with the nitty gritty character build this weekend too.

[athn64]

Jun 20, 2017 20:45:14 GMT -6 auri said:

Jun 20, 2017 18:43:46 GMT -6 athn64 said:

H said he'll play whatever we need to fill in the party, but is thinking of being a melee fighter.


He's at work right now, but when he gets home, I'll make him make an account so he can chat with you all.

What do we have left that we need? A healer of some kind? Is there one that will play ok as an elf or half elf? I'll probably get my h to help me with the nitty gritty character build this weekend too.

Yes, a healer is needed. Cleric is the best class for that, and an elf or half-elf is fine. Half-elf may be better, since you get a +2 to any ability score as opposed to specific ones..

[sphen]

Hello, I'm athn64's husband. I'm excited to play, and promise to avoid as many spoilers as possible.

[mischief]

Hi sphen!!!

[auri]

Hi sphen! Thanks for joining us!

[sphen]

I'm going to make my Dwarven Fighter tonight. Does anyone have any questions I might be able to help with? Any advice that I can give?

[athn64]

I'll be posting a quick rundown of the rules and formatting tomorrow evening.

[athn64]

auri, mischief, bonzo, sphen,

RULES OF GAMEPLAY
1. You need to make at least one post to the campaign per day. It doesn't need to be very in depth, though the more time you put into it, the more everyone will get out of it. This rule is especially important when it comes to combat situations. You need to take your turn in the initiative order.

2. Honor code. This game will run on an honor code in two ways. 1: Everyone is in charge of their own dice rolls outside of initiative. You need to be honest about your results. No rerolls for fumbles and that sort of thing. 2: This will also be covered when I discuss formatting, but there will occassionally be spoilers posted for certain rolls. I can't stop you from reading them even if you don't make the roll, but try not to. And if you do, please continue to act as if your character is unaware. Player knowlede is not character knowledge.

3. Leveling. We're not going to be running off experience to level in this campaign. I will tell you when to level based on how far we are in the adventure and what the appropriate level for the characters is.

4. Combat. Like I previously said, I will roll everyone's initiative for combat and keep a running list. You get one move action and one standard action for each round. You are in charge of your own health totals. You are also in charge of tracking any spells you cast or any effects you are under. I will give a recap of what happened at the end of every round. Please also keep track of when it is your turn. I will tag people as necessary, but you will be skipped after 24 hours if you have not posted.

5. Formatting: I'll make a separate post, but please try to write in third person narrative. Use your character name when describing your actions. Example: Thurggod the manificent strode into the manor.

6. There will be a separate thread for gameplay. I'll rename this one as Runelords discussion and post a new thread for the game on Monday.

7. If there is something that you want to communicate player to DM that you don't want any of the other characters to know, PM me.

That's the basic rules. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

[athn64]

Formatting:

1. We're going to be running in third person narrative. Tell your character's story. Normal text and formatting for actions/in character descriptions.

2. BOLD text for speech

3. Italics for thoughts You don't have to use this, and it's up to you. But if you want to give more insight into how your character is thinking or feeling, this is a great way to put it across. Just remember that this runs as player knowledge and unless you are actively reading someone's thoughts, do not react to them in gameplay.

4. When you speak in a different language, write as if you are speaking in a different language. Then add a spoiler with the translation. I will do the same for any NPCs. Click the spoiler if your character can understand that language. Say you are speaking elven:
Fingere che questo sia importante

SPOILER: Click to show

{Spoiler}Pretend this is important

5. Out of character comments. Use a blue font. That way I KNOW you are out of character

6. Dice rolling. Use green. And format it like this:
1d20 + modifier = roll result + modifier = result

Simple, right?

[auri]

athn64, I have a question about the dice rolling. Is the modifier added twice? Or is it in certain cases if there is two modifiers that is how they are added?

Btw, thanks for doing this.

[athn64]

Jun 23, 2017 23:53:17 GMT -6 auri said:

athn64, I have a question about the dice rolling. Is the modifier added twice? Or is it in certain cases if there is two modifiers that is how they are added?

Btw, thanks for doing this.

Modifier is not added twice. Day ypur mod is 3 and ypu rolled a 12:

1d20+3=12+3=15